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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 568.22 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 568.22 and 335.87 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 568.22 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/568.22 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 568.22 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 190,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,845.21/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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