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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.89, 596.23 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.89, 596.23 and 287.54 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.89 : 596.23 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.89/596.23 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.89x = 596.23 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.89x = 171,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,436.27/396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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