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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.84, 592.26 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.84, 592.26 and 287.32 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.84 : 592.26 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.84/592.26 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.84x = 592.26 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.84x = 170,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,168.14/394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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