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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 569.24 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 569.24 and 288.24 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 569.24 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/569.24 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 569.24 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 164,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,077.74/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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