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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 569.33 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 569.33 and 306.92 is: 459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 569.33 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/569.33 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 569.33 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 174,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,739.80/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.97

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