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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 568.98 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 568.98 and 233.13 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 568.98 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/568.98 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 568.98 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 132,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,646.31/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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