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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 569.01 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 569.01 and 370.08 is: 554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 569.01 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/569.01 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 569.01 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 210,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,579.22/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.62

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