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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 568.32 and 292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 568.32 and 292.61 is: 438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 568.32 = 292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/568.32 = 292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 568.32 × 292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 166,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,296.44/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.22

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