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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 568.68 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 568.68 and 241.10 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 568.68 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/568.68 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 568.68 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 137,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,108.75/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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