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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 569.60 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 569.60 and 187.28 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 569.60 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/569.60 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 569.60 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 106,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,674.69/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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