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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 569.28 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 569.28 and 184.68 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 569.28 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/569.28 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 569.28 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 105,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,132.66/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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