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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.51, 568.83 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.51, 568.83 and 184.61 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.51 : 568.83 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.51/568.83 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.51x = 568.83 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.51x = 105,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,011.71/379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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