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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 568.62 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 568.62 and 288.88 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 568.62 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/568.62 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 568.62 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 164,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,260.10/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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