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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 569.16 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 569.16 and 241.98 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 569.16 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/569.16 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 569.16 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 137,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,725.34/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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