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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.41, 592.79 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.41, 592.79 and 287.06 is: 429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.41 : 592.79 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.41/592.79 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.41x = 592.79 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.41x = 170,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,166.30/396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.27

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