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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.78 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.78 and 205.70 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.78 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.78 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.78 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 116,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,998.05/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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