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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 567.84 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 567.84 and 368.22 is: 551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 567.84 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/567.84 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 567.84 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 209,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,090.04/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.44

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