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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.62 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.62 and 342.42 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.62 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.62 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.62 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 194,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,706.86/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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