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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 569.19 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 569.19 and 298.83 is: 447.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 569.19 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/569.19 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 569.19 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 170,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,091.05/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.81

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