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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 569.38 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 569.38 and 298.96 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 569.38 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/569.38 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 569.38 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 170,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,221.84/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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