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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 587.08 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 587.08 and 288.14 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 587.08 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/587.08 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 587.08 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 169,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,161.23/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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