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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 568.88 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 568.88 and 339.04 is: 508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 568.88 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/568.88 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 568.88 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 192,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,873.08/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.18

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