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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 593.10 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 593.10 and 287.08 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 593.10 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/593.10 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 593.10 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 170,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,267.15/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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