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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 570.48 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 570.48 and 288.48 is: 434.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 570.48 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/570.48 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 570.48 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 164,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,572.07/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.00

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