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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 568.02 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 568.02 and 242.60 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 568.02 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/568.02 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 568.02 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 137,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,801.65/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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