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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.73, 595.37 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.73, 595.37 and 287.97 is: 431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.73 : 595.37 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.73/595.37 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.73x = 595.37 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.73x = 171,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,448.70/397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.07

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