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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 586.44 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 586.44 and 288.54 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 586.44 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/586.44 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 586.44 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 169,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,211.40/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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