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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 569.07 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 569.07 and 156.98 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 569.07 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/569.07 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 569.07 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 89,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,332.61/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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