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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 569.52 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 569.52 and 297.88 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 569.52 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/569.52 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 569.52 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 169,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,648.62/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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