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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.09, 567.51 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.09, 567.51 and 339.50 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.09 : 567.51 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.09/567.51 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.09x = 567.51 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.09x = 192,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,671.70/379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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