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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.21, 594.87 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.21, 594.87 and 287.52 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.21 : 594.87 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.21/594.87 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.21x = 594.87 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.21x = 171,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,037.02/431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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