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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 567.81 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 567.81 and 292.14 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 567.81 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/567.81 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 567.81 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 165,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,880.01/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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