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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 569.39 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 569.39 and 206.24 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 569.39 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/569.39 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 569.39 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 117,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,430.99/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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