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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 568.37 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 568.37 and 349.45 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 568.37 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/568.37 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 568.37 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 198,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,616.35/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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