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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 568.04 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 568.04 and 242.68 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 568.04 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/568.04 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 568.04 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 137,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,851.95/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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