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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 568.16 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 568.16 and 298.20 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 568.16 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/568.16 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 568.16 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 169,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,425.31/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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