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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.69, 569.07 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.69, 569.07 and 334.12 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.69 : 569.07 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.69/569.07 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.69x = 569.07 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.69x = 190,137.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,137.67/379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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