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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 566.40 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 566.40 and 370.08 is: 552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 566.40 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/566.40 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 566.40 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 209,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,613.31/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.08

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