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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.90 and 287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.90 and 287.40 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.90 = 287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.90 = 287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.90 × 287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 165,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,226.26/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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