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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 569.45 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 569.45 and 205.98 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 569.45 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/569.45 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 569.45 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 117,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,295.31/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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