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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 569.32 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 569.32 and 217.14 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 569.32 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/569.32 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 569.32 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 123,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,622.14/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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