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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 595.26 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 595.26 and 288.54 is: 432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 595.26 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/595.26 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 595.26 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 171,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,756.32/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.35

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