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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 570.48 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 570.48 and 236.28 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 570.48 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/570.48 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 570.48 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 134,793.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,793.01/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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