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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.99, 569.34 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.99, 569.34 and 249.92 is: 374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.99 : 569.34 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.99/569.34 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.99x = 569.34 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.99x = 142,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,285.36/379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.45

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