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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 569.64 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 569.64 and 359.28 is: 539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 569.64 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/569.64 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 569.64 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 204,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,660.26/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.37

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