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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 594.96 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 594.96 and 288.96 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 594.96 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/594.96 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 594.96 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 171,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,919.64/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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