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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 569.43 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 569.43 and 359.64 is: 539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 569.43 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/569.43 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 569.43 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 204,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,789.81/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.08

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