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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 569.66 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 569.66 and 217.55 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 569.66 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/569.66 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 569.66 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 123,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,925.60/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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