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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 569.84 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 569.84 and 371.54 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 569.84 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/569.84 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 569.84 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 211,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,713.65/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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