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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 569.84 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 569.84 and 286.94 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 569.84 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/569.84 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 569.84 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 163,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,509.88/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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