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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.69, 569.96 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.69, 569.96 and 271.96 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.69 : 569.96 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.69/569.96 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.69x = 569.96 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.69x = 155,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,004.96/379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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