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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.57, 588.78 and 288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.57, 588.78 and 288.89 is: 433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.57 : 588.78 = 288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.57/588.78 = 288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.57x = 588.78 × 288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.57x = 170,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,092.65/392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.28

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