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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.67, 592.69 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.67, 592.69 and 287.13 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.67 : 592.69 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.67/592.69 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.67x = 592.69 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.67x = 170,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,179.08/395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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