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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 568.44 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 568.44 and 271.26 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 568.44 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/568.44 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 568.44 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 154,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,195.03/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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