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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.90, 569.73 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.90, 569.73 and 233.63 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.90 : 569.73 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.90/569.73 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.90x = 569.73 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.90x = 133,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,106.02/379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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