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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 568.68 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 568.68 and 217.26 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 568.68 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/568.68 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 568.68 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 123,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,551.42/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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