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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 568.56 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 568.56 and 292.64 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 568.56 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/568.56 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 568.56 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 166,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,383.40/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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