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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.64 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.64 and 235.40 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.64 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.64 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.64 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 134,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,093.26/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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