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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 568.08 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 568.08 and 361.71 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 568.08 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/568.08 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 568.08 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 205,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,480.22/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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