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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 568.48 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 568.48 and 297.76 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 568.48 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/568.48 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 568.48 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 169,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,270.60/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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