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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 568.89 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 568.89 and 184.44 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 568.89 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/568.89 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 568.89 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 104,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,928.20/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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