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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 569.20 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 569.20 and 249.01 is: 373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 569.20 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/569.20 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 569.20 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 141,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,734.45/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.66

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