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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 570.12 and 275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 570.12 and 275.83 is: 414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 570.12 = 275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/570.12 = 275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 570.12 × 275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 157,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,256.20/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.01

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