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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 568.28 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 568.28 and 217.34 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 568.28 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/568.28 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 568.28 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 123,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,509.98/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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