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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 569.04 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 569.04 and 355.60 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 569.04 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/569.04 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 569.04 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 202,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,350.62/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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