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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 593.43 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 593.43 and 287.75 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 593.43 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/593.43 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 593.43 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 170,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,759.89/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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