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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 568.56 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 568.56 and 335.60 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 568.56 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/568.56 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 568.56 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 190,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,808.74/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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