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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 570.48 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 570.48 and 243.03 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 570.48 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/570.48 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 570.48 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 138,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,643.75/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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