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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 570.42 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 570.42 and 339.42 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 570.42 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/570.42 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 570.42 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 193,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,611.96/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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