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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 586.24 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 586.24 and 288.52 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 586.24 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/586.24 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 586.24 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 169,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,141.96/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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