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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 592.92 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 592.92 and 287.34 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 592.92 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/592.92 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 592.92 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 170,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,369.63/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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