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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 565.93 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 565.93 and 349.84 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 565.93 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/565.93 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 565.93 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 197,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,984.95/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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