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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 569.61 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 569.61 and 288.66 is: 433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 569.61 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/569.61 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 569.61 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 164,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,423.62/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.40

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