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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 569.12 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 569.12 and 184.49 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 569.12 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/569.12 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 569.12 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 104,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,993.18/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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