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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.23, 584.07 and 287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.23, 584.07 and 287.47 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.23 : 584.07 = 287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.23/584.07 = 287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.23x = 584.07 × 287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.23x = 167,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,902.60/390.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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