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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 568.59 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 568.59 and 242.31 is: 362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 568.59 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/568.59 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 568.59 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 137,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,775.04/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.99

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