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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.65, 569.57 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.65, 569.57 and 271.65 is: 407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.65 : 569.57 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.65/569.57 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.65x = 569.57 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.65x = 154,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,722.33/379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.54

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