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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 569.48 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 569.48 and 360.20 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 569.48 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/569.48 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 569.48 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 205,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,126.70/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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