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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 568 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 568 and 258.04 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 568 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/568 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 568 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 146,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,566.72/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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