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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 569.04 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 569.04 and 216.56 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 569.04 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/569.04 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 569.04 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 123,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,231.30/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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