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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 572.90 and 369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 572.90 and 369.89 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 572.90 = 369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/572.90 = 369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 572.90 × 369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 211,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,905.27/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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