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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 570.06 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 570.06 and 288.75 is: 432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 570.06 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/570.06 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 570.06 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 164,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,604.83/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.80

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