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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.45, 569.06 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.45, 569.06 and 249.44 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.45 : 569.06 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.45/569.06 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.45x = 569.06 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.45x = 141,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,946.50/379.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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