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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.99 and 343.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.99 and 343.79 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.99 = 343.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.99 = 343.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.99 × 343.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 195,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,952.29/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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