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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 568.64 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 568.64 and 347.84 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 568.64 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/568.64 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 568.64 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 197,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,795.74/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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