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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.67, 569.26 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.67, 569.26 and 184.67 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.67 : 569.26 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.67/569.26 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.67x = 569.26 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.67x = 105,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,121.47/379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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