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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 568.89 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 568.89 and 339.03 is: 508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 568.89 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/568.89 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 568.89 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 192,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,870.78/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.18

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