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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 571.34 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 571.34 and 287.94 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 571.34 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/571.34 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 571.34 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 164,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,511.64/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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