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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.10, 568.08 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.10, 568.08 and 335.85 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.10 : 568.08 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.10/568.08 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.10x = 568.08 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.10x = 190,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,789.67/379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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