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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 570.09 and 363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 570.09 and 363.55 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 570.09 = 363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/570.09 = 363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 570.09 × 363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 207,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,255.70/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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