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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.67, 568.28 and 269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.67, 568.28 and 269.71 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.67 : 568.28 = 269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.67/568.28 = 269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.67x = 568.28 × 269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.67x = 153,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,270.05/379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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