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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.03, 565.96 and 332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.03, 565.96 and 332.41 is: 496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.03 : 565.96 = 332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.03/565.96 = 332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.03x = 565.96 × 332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.03x = 188,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,127.93/379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.35

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