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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.12, 569.08 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.12, 569.08 and 336.06 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.12 : 569.08 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.12/569.08 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.12x = 569.08 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.12x = 191,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,245.02/379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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