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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 568.99 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 568.99 and 162.92 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 568.99 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/568.99 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 568.99 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 92,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,699.85/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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