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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 568.94 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 568.94 and 358.05 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 568.94 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/568.94 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 568.94 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 203,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,707.18/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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