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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.96, 594.72 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.96, 594.72 and 265.12 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.96 : 594.72 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.96/594.72 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.96x = 594.72 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.96x = 157,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,672.17/430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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