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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 568.62 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 568.62 and 350.01 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 568.62 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/568.62 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 568.62 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 199,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,022.69/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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