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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.22 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.22 and 276.38 is: 414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.22 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.22 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.22 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 157,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,044.64/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.10

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