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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 594.98 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 594.98 and 265.39 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 594.98 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/594.98 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 594.98 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 157,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,898.84/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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