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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 568.07 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 568.07 and 269.57 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 568.07 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/568.07 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 568.07 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 153,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,134.63/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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