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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 570.05 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 570.05 and 184.90 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 570.05 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/570.05 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 570.05 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 105,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,399.90/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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