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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.31, 893.54 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.31, 893.54 and 287.38 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.31 : 893.54 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.31/893.54 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.31x = 893.54 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.31x = 256,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,782.93/595.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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