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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 567.81 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 567.81 and 205.38 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 567.81 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/567.81 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 567.81 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 116,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,616.82/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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