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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 568.28 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 568.28 and 276.72 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 568.28 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/568.28 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 568.28 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 157,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,253.06/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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