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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 594.23 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 594.23 and 287.88 is: 432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 594.23 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/594.23 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 594.23 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 171,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,065.49/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.11

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