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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 569.01 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 569.01 and 162.88 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 569.01 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/569.01 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 569.01 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 92,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,677.50/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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