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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 569.06 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 569.06 and 355.28 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 569.06 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/569.06 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 569.06 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 202,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,171.02/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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