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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 570.24 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 570.24 and 243.04 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 570.24 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/570.24 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 570.24 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 138,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,591.13/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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