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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 567.78 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 567.78 and 249.10 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 567.78 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/567.78 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 567.78 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 141,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,434.00/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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