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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 569.88 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 569.88 and 356.10 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 569.88 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/569.88 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 569.88 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 202,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,934.27/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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