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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 568 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 568 and 367.60 is: 550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 568 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/568 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 568 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 208,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,796.80/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.42

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