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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.19, 568.37 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.19, 568.37 and 241.95 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.19 : 568.37 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.19/568.37 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.19x = 568.37 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.19x = 137,515.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,515.91/379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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