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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 570.47 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 570.47 and 243.01 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 570.47 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/570.47 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 570.47 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 138,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,629.41/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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