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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.57, 569.63 and 292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.57, 569.63 and 292.99 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.57 : 569.63 = 292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.57/569.63 = 292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.57x = 569.63 × 292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.57x = 166,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,894.43/379.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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