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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.02, 586.75 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.02, 586.75 and 288.04 is: 432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.02 : 586.75 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.02/586.75 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.02x = 586.75 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.02x = 169,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,007.47/391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.22

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