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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 569.42 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 569.42 and 338.96 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 569.42 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/569.42 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 569.42 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 193,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,010.60/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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