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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 568.56 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 568.56 and 187.08 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 568.56 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/568.56 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 568.56 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 106,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,366.20/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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