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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 891.37 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 891.37 and 287.22 is: 430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 891.37 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/891.37 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 891.37 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 256,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,019.29/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.18

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