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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.19, 568.84 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.19, 568.84 and 372.41 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.19 : 568.84 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.19/568.84 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.19x = 568.84 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.19x = 211,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,842.64/379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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