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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.60, 569.41 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.60, 569.41 and 119.69 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.60 : 569.41 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.60/569.41 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.60x = 569.41 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.60x = 68,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,149.54/379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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