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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 590.37 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 590.37 and 287.75 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 590.37 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/590.37 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 590.37 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 169,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,878.97/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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