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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 570.03 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 570.03 and 287.07 is: 431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 570.03 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/570.03 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 570.03 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 163,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,637.08/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.07

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