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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 568 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 568 and 242.24 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 568 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/568 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 568 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 137,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,592.32/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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