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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 570.03 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 570.03 and 206.68 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 570.03 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/570.03 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 570.03 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 117,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,813.80/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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