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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 568.23 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 568.23 and 332.56 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 568.23 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/568.23 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 568.23 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 188,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,970.57/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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