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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 568.14 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 568.14 and 288.56 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 568.14 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/568.14 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 568.14 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 163,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,942.48/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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