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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 570.06 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 570.06 and 184.95 is: 277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 570.06 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/570.06 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 570.06 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 105,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,432.60/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.57

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