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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 569.14 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 569.14 and 277.33 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 569.14 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/569.14 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 569.14 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 157,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,841.16/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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