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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 588.17 and 288.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 588.17 and 288.79 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 588.17 = 288.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/588.17 = 288.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 588.17 × 288.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 169,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,856.17/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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