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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 568.62 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 568.62 and 162.62 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 568.62 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/568.62 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 568.62 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 92,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,468.98/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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