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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 595.04 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 595.04 and 288.56 is: 431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 595.04 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/595.04 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 595.04 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 171,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,704.74/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.52

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