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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 569.72 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 569.72 and 276.94 is: 415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 569.72 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/569.72 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 569.72 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 157,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,778.26/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.63

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