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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.18, 893.22 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.18, 893.22 and 287.22 is: 431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.18 : 893.22 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.18/893.22 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.18x = 893.22 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.18x = 256,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,550.65/595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.05

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