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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 567.74 and 331.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 567.74 and 331.21 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 567.74 = 331.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/567.74 = 331.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 567.74 × 331.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 188,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,041.17/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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