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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 570.29 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 570.29 and 368.96 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 570.29 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/570.29 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 570.29 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 210,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,409.50/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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