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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.60, 569.88 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.60, 569.88 and 298.72 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.60 : 569.88 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.60/569.88 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.60x = 569.88 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.60x = 170,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,234.55/379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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