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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 568.71 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 568.71 and 281.79 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 568.71 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/568.71 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 568.71 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 160,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,256.79/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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