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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.62 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.62 and 281.07 is: 421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.62 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.62 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.62 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 159,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,822.02/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.61

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