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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 569.59 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 569.59 and 331.43 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 569.59 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/569.59 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 569.59 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 188,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,775.54/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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