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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 570 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 570 and 277.58 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 570 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/570 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 570 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 158,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,220.60/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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