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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.18, 595.14 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.18, 595.14 and 288.64 is: 432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.18 : 595.14 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.18/595.14 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.18x = 595.14 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.18x = 171,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,781.21/397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.50

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