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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 587.10 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 587.10 and 288.12 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 587.10 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/587.10 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 587.10 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 169,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,155.25/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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