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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.74, 595.56 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.74, 595.56 and 287.12 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.74 : 595.56 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.74/595.56 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.74x = 595.56 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.74x = 170,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,997.19/396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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