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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.15, 568.68 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.15, 568.68 and 336.16 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.15 : 568.68 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.15/568.68 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.15x = 568.68 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.15x = 191,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,167.47/379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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