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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 568.56 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 568.56 and 366.66 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 568.56 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/568.56 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 568.56 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 208,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,468.21/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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