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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594.18 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 594.18 and 287.64 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 594.18 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/594.18 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 594.18 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 170,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,909.94/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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