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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 569.07 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 569.07 and 360.48 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 569.07 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/569.07 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 569.07 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 205,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,138.35/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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