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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 593.43 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 593.43 and 287.86 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 593.43 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/593.43 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 593.43 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 170,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,824.76/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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