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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 569.60 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 569.60 and 331.52 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 569.60 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/569.60 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 569.60 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 188,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,833.79/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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