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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.64 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.64 and 289.56 is: 434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.64 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.64 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.64 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 165,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,234.52/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.46

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