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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 569.52 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 569.52 and 361.92 is: 543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 569.52 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/569.52 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 569.52 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 206,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,120.68/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.40

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