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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.88, 594.68 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.88, 594.68 and 288.48 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.88 : 594.68 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.88/594.68 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.88x = 594.68 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.88x = 171,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,553.29/396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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