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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.41, 568.76 and 345.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.41, 568.76 and 345.59 is: 518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.41 : 568.76 = 345.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.41/568.76 = 345.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.41x = 568.76 × 345.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.41x = 196,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,555.33/379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.06

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