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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 568.71 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 568.71 and 283.53 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 568.71 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/568.71 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 568.71 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 161,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,246.35/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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