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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.09, 568.77 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.09, 568.77 and 216.91 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.09 : 568.77 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.09/568.77 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.09x = 568.77 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.09x = 123,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,371.90/379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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