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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 569.51 and 217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 569.51 and 217.25 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 569.51 = 217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/569.51 = 217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 569.51 × 217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 123,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,723.74/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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