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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 566.49 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 566.49 and 284.68 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 566.49 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/566.49 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 566.49 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 161,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,266.96/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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