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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.14, 585.58 and 287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.14, 585.58 and 287.14 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.14 : 585.58 = 287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.14/585.58 = 287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.14x = 585.58 × 287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.14x = 168,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,143.44/390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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