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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 432.81 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 432.81 and 287.86 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 432.81 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/432.81 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 432.81 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 124,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,588.69/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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