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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.69, 569.53 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.69, 569.53 and 217.79 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.69 : 569.53 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.69/569.53 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.69x = 569.53 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.69x = 124,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,037.50/379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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