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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 569.46 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 569.46 and 216.95 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 569.46 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/569.46 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 569.46 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 123,542.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,542.31/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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