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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 565.83 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 565.83 and 373.72 is: 557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 565.83 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/565.83 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 565.83 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 211,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,459.16/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.23

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