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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.61, 600.92 and 379.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.61, 600.92 and 379.65 is: 568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.61 : 600.92 = 379.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.61/600.92 = 379.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.61x = 600.92 × 379.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.61x = 228,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,137.38/401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.06

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