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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.14, 605.04 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.14, 605.04 and 287.86 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.14 : 605.04 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.14/605.04 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.14x = 605.04 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.14x = 174,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,166.81/403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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