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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 568.32 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 568.32 and 293.44 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 568.32 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/568.32 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 568.32 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 166,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,767.82/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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