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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 568.80 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 568.80 and 336.48 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 568.80 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/568.80 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 568.80 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 191,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,389.82/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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