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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 569.27 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 569.27 and 358.47 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 569.27 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/569.27 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 569.27 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 204,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,064.50/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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