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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.97, 588.96 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.97, 588.96 and 288.69 is: 432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.97 : 588.96 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.97/588.96 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.97x = 588.96 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.97x = 170,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,026.86/392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.67

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