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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 569.06 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 569.06 and 206.17 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 569.06 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/569.06 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 569.06 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 117,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,323.10/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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