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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 572.21 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 572.21 and 354.50 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 572.21 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/572.21 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 572.21 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 202,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,843.81/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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