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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.70, 594.06 and 288.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.70, 594.06 and 288.17 is: 432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.70 : 594.06 = 288.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.70/594.06 = 288.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.70x = 594.06 × 288.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.70x = 171,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,192.60/395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.63

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