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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.63, 569.72 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.63, 569.72 and 293.18 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.63 : 569.72 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.63/569.72 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.63x = 569.72 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.63x = 167,026.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,026.74/379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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