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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 569.30 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 569.30 and 242.75 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 569.30 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/569.30 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 569.30 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 138,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,195.95/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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