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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.90, 432.22 and 286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.90, 432.22 and 286.58 is: 430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.90 : 432.22 = 286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.90/432.22 = 286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.90x = 432.22 × 286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.90x = 123,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,865.61/287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.24

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