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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.37, 431.95 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.37, 431.95 and 287.44 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.37 : 431.95 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.37/431.95 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.37x = 431.95 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.37x = 124,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,159.71/290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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