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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 569.61 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 569.61 and 249.74 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 569.61 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/569.61 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 569.61 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 142,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,251.55/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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