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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 567.89 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 567.89 and 260.07 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 567.89 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/567.89 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 567.89 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 147,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,689.85/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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