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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 568.62 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 568.62 and 205.83 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 568.62 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/568.62 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 568.62 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 117,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,039.05/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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