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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.06, 568.91 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.06, 568.91 and 264.02 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.06 : 568.91 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.06/568.91 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.06x = 568.91 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.06x = 150,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,201.43/379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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