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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.97, 569.96 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.97, 569.96 and 235.25 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.97 : 569.96 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.97/569.96 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.97x = 569.96 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.97x = 134,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,081.91/379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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