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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.52 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.52 and 307.92 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.52 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.52 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.52 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 175,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,366.60/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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