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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 569.44 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 569.44 and 206.14 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 569.44 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/569.44 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 569.44 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 117,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,384.36/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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