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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 572.25 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 572.25 and 378.28 is: 570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 572.25 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/572.25 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 572.25 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 216,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,469.78/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.72

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