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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.57 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.57 and 249.26 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.57 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.57 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.57 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 141,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,971.02/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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