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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.04 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.04 and 283.44 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.04 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.04 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.04 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 161,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,288.70/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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