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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.32, 895.19 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.32, 895.19 and 288.75 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.32 : 895.19 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.32/895.19 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.32x = 895.19 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.32x = 258,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,484.67/597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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