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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 569.96 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 569.96 and 357.11 is: 535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 569.96 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/569.96 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 569.96 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 203,533.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,533.78/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.92

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