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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 569.16 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 569.16 and 184.44 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 569.16 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/569.16 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 569.16 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 104,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,975.87/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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