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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 569.76 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 569.76 and 359.36 is: 539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 569.76 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/569.76 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 569.76 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 204,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,748.95/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.49

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