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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 895.25 and 288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 895.25 and 288.91 is: 433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 895.25 = 288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/895.25 = 288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 895.25 × 288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 258,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,646.68/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.05

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