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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.06, 587.35 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.06, 587.35 and 287.93 is: 432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.06 : 587.35 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.06/587.35 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.06x = 587.35 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.06x = 169,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,114.25/391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.46

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