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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 568.58 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 568.58 and 298.01 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 568.58 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/568.58 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 568.58 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 169,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,442.53/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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