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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 569.20 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 569.20 and 249.28 is: 374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 569.20 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/569.20 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 569.20 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 141,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,890.18/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.36

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