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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 570.17 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 570.17 and 373.19 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 570.17 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/570.17 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 570.17 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 212,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,777.03/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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