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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.01, 590.25 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.01, 590.25 and 288.15 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.01 : 590.25 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.01/590.25 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.01x = 590.25 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.01x = 170,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,080.54/428.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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