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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 594.70 and 287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 594.70 and 287.39 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 594.70 = 287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/594.70 = 287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 594.70 × 287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 170,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,908.63/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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