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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 569.34 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 569.34 and 288.48 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 569.34 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/569.34 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 569.34 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 164,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,243.20/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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