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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 570.12 and 288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 570.12 and 288.94 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 570.12 = 288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/570.12 = 288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 570.12 × 288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 164,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,730.47/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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