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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 569.09 and 209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 569.09 and 209.47 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 569.09 = 209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/569.09 = 209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 569.09 × 209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 119,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,206.23/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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