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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 569.52 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 569.52 and 359.40 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 569.52 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/569.52 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 569.52 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 204,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,685.49/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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