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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 568.62 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 568.62 and 292.97 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 568.62 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/568.62 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 568.62 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 166,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,586.82/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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