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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 570 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 570 and 235.50 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 570 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/570 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 570 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 134,235
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,235/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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