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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.41, 568.62 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.41, 568.62 and 206.13 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.41 : 568.62 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.41/568.62 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.41x = 568.62 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.41x = 117,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,209.64/379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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