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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 593.39 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 593.39 and 287.10 is: 430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 593.39 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/593.39 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 593.39 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 170,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,362.27/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.75

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