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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 568.80 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 568.80 and 242.66 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 568.80 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/568.80 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 568.80 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 138,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,025.01/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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