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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.03, 568.38 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.03, 568.38 and 249.10 is: 373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.03 : 568.38 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.03/568.38 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.03x = 568.38 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.03x = 141,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,583.46/379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.54

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