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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 570.36 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 570.36 and 331.56 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 570.36 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/570.36 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 570.36 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 189,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,108.56/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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