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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.41, 605.03 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.41, 605.03 and 287.50 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.41 : 605.03 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.41/605.03 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.41x = 605.03 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.41x = 173,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,943.17/403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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