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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.47, 568.58 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.47, 568.58 and 249.33 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.47 : 568.58 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.47/568.58 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.47x = 568.58 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.47x = 141,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,762.80/379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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