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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 567.97 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 567.97 and 292.60 is: 438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 567.97 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/567.97 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 567.97 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 166,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,186.86/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.43

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