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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 569.15 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 569.15 and 368.70 is: 552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 569.15 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/569.15 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 569.15 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 209,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,845.61/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.55

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