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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 569.30 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 569.30 and 235.17 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 569.30 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/569.30 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 569.30 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 133,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,881.11/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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