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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 569.24 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 569.24 and 235 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 569.24 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/569.24 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 569.24 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 133,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,771.40/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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