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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.87, 571.08 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.87, 571.08 and 299.68 is: 450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.87 : 571.08 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.87/571.08 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.87x = 571.08 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.87x = 171,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,141.25/379.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.53

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