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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.41, 569.25 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.41, 569.25 and 233.46 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.41 : 569.25 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.41/569.25 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.41x = 569.25 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.41x = 132,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,897.11/379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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