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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 569.76 and 349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 569.76 and 349.78 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 569.76 = 349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/569.76 = 349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 569.76 × 349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 199,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,290.65/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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