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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.45, 595.32 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.45, 595.32 and 289 is: 432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.45 : 595.32 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.45/595.32 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.45x = 595.32 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.45x = 172,047.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,047.48/397.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.88

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