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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 569.31 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 569.31 and 119.55 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 569.31 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/569.31 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 569.31 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 68,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,061.01/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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