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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 569.46 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 569.46 and 288.18 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 569.46 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/569.46 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 569.46 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 164,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,106.98/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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