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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 568.80 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 568.80 and 184.28 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 568.80 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/568.80 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 568.80 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 104,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,818.46/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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