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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.66, 593.69 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.66, 593.69 and 288.33 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.66 : 593.69 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.66/593.69 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.66x = 593.69 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.66x = 171,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,177.20/395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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