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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 569.03 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 569.03 and 119.35 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 569.03 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/569.03 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 569.03 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 67,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,913.73/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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