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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 569.58 and 359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 569.58 and 359.81 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 569.58 = 359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/569.58 = 359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 569.58 × 359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 204,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,935.93/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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