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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.38, 594.98 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.38, 594.98 and 288.38 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.38 : 594.98 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.38/594.98 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.38x = 594.98 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.38x = 171,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,580.33/396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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