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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.59, 567.95 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.59, 567.95 and 256.59 is: 384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.59 : 567.95 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.59/567.95 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.59x = 567.95 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.59x = 145,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,729.01/378.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.93

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