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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.25, 568.68 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.25, 568.68 and 242.57 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.25 : 568.68 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.25/568.68 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.25x = 568.68 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.25x = 137,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,941.86/379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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