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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 569.21 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 569.21 and 184.64 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 569.21 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/569.21 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 569.21 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 105,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,095.17/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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