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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 605.34 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 605.34 and 287.76 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 605.34 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/605.34 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 605.34 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 174,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,192.64/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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