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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 569.70 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 569.70 and 217.35 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 569.70 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/569.70 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 569.70 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 123,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,824.30/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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