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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 594.79 and 265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 594.79 and 265.27 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 594.79 = 265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/594.79 = 265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 594.79 × 265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 157,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,779.94/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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