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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.74, 570.28 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.74, 570.28 and 289.48 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.74 : 570.28 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.74/570.28 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.74x = 570.28 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.74x = 165,084.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,084.65/380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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