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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.96, 570.03 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.96, 570.03 and 206.62 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.96 : 570.03 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.96/570.03 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.96x = 570.03 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.96x = 117,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,779.60/379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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