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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 569 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 569 and 115.84 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 569 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/569 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 569 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 65,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,912.96/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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