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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.09, 568.17 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.09, 568.17 and 287.50 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.09 : 568.17 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.09/568.17 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.09x = 568.17 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.09x = 163,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,348.88/379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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