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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 568.26 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 568.26 and 359.66 is: 538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 568.26 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/568.26 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 568.26 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 204,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,380.39/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.78

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