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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 568.22 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 568.22 and 205.89 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 568.22 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/568.22 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 568.22 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 116,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,990.85/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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