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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.37, 569.25 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.37, 569.25 and 358.71 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.37 : 569.25 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.37/569.25 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.37x = 569.25 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.37x = 204,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,195.67/379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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