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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.06 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.06 and 368.98 is: 552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.06 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.06 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.06 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 209,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,971.76/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.67

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