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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 596.75 and 288.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 596.75 and 288.85 is: 432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 596.75 = 288.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/596.75 = 288.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 596.75 × 288.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 172,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,371.05/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.92

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