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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 567.90 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 567.90 and 333.60 is: 499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 567.90 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/567.90 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 567.90 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 189,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,451.44/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.69

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