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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 569.46 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 569.46 and 298.04 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 569.46 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/569.46 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 569.46 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 169,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,721.86/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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