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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 569.01 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 569.01 and 184.57 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 569.01 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/569.01 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 569.01 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 105,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,022.18/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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