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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.50, 595.08 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.50, 595.08 and 287.15 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.50 : 595.08 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.50/595.08 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.50x = 595.08 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.50x = 170,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,874.25/396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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