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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 569.18 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 569.18 and 217.96 is: 326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 569.18 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/569.18 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 569.18 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 124,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,058.47/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.57

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