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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 568.68 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 568.68 and 330.60 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 568.68 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/568.68 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 568.68 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 188,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,005.61/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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