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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 570.62 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 570.62 and 289.61 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 570.62 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/570.62 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 570.62 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 165,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,252.96/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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