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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 569.28 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 569.28 and 217.18 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 569.28 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/569.28 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 569.28 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 123,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,636.53/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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