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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.63, 568.49 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.63, 568.49 and 287.91 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.63 : 568.49 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.63/568.49 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.63x = 568.49 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.63x = 163,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,672.52/378.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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