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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 592.92 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 592.92 and 288.09 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 592.92 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/592.92 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 592.92 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 170,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,814.32/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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