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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 593.52 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 593.52 and 288.04 is: 432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 593.52 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/593.52 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 593.52 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 170,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,957.50/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.26

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