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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.61, 595.15 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.61, 595.15 and 287.55 is: 430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.61 : 595.15 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.61/595.15 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.61x = 595.15 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.61x = 171,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,134.66/397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.41

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