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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 569.31 and 345.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 569.31 and 345.97 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 569.31 = 345.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/569.31 = 345.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 569.31 × 345.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 196,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,964.18/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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