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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 568.78 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 568.78 and 288.48 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 568.78 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/568.78 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 568.78 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 164,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,081.65/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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