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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 568.77 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 568.77 and 276.39 is: 414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 568.77 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/568.77 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 568.77 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 157,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,200.96/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.14

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