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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.18, 565.88 and 369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.18, 565.88 and 369.46 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.18 : 565.88 = 369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.18/565.88 = 369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.18x = 565.88 × 369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.18x = 209,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,069.53/379.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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