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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.81, 569.26 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.81, 569.26 and 292.87 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.81 : 569.26 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.81/569.26 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.81x = 569.26 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.81x = 166,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,719.18/379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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