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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 568.28 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 568.28 and 330.32 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 568.28 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/568.28 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 568.28 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 187,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,714.25/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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