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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 568.78 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 568.78 and 119.27 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 568.78 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/568.78 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 568.78 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 67,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,838.39/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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