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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 568.97 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 568.97 and 249.32 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 568.97 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/568.97 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 568.97 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 141,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,855.60/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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