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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 593.78 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 593.78 and 287.56 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 593.78 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/593.78 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 593.78 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 170,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,747.38/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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