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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 568.62 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 568.62 and 365.24 is: 547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 568.62 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/568.62 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 568.62 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 207,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,684.19/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.28

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