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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 570 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 570 and 243.33 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 570 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/570 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 570 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 138,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,698.10/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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