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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 569.43 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 569.43 and 363.45 is: 545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 569.43 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/569.43 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 569.43 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 206,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,959.33/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.35

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