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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 568.43 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 568.43 and 144.72 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 568.43 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/568.43 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 568.43 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 82,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,262.47/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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