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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 569.43 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 569.43 and 370.47 is: 556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 569.43 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/569.43 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 569.43 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 210,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,956.73/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.06

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