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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 568.41 and 298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 568.41 and 298.55 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 568.41 = 298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/568.41 = 298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 568.41 × 298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 169,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,699.11/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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