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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.61, 593.06 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.61, 593.06 and 287.61 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.61 : 593.06 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.61/593.06 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.61x = 593.06 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.61x = 170,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,568.55/395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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