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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.53 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.53 and 288.27 is: 432.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.53 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.53 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.53 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 163,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,890.14/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.34

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