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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 569.31 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 569.31 and 217.27 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 569.31 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/569.31 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 569.31 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 123,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,693.98/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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