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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.78, 592.20 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.78, 592.20 and 287.86 is: 431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.78 : 592.20 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.78/592.20 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.78x = 592.20 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.78x = 170,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,470.69/394.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.81

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