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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 568.26 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 568.26 and 242.04 is: 362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 568.26 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/568.26 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 568.26 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 137,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,541.65/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.72

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