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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 588.60 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 588.60 and 288.34 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 588.60 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/588.60 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 588.60 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 169,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,716.92/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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