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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 571.71 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 571.71 and 288.20 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 571.71 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/571.71 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 571.71 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 164,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,766.82/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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