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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.79, 605.10 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.79, 605.10 and 287.53 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.79 : 605.10 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.79/605.10 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.79x = 605.10 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.79x = 173,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,984.40/402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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