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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 569.17 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 569.17 and 184.56 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 569.17 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/569.17 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 569.17 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 105,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,046.02/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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