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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.41, 568.72 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.41, 568.72 and 242.54 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.41 : 568.72 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.41/568.72 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.41x = 568.72 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.41x = 137,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,940.14/379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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