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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.06, 568.20 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.06, 568.20 and 257.32 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.06 : 568.20 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.06/568.20 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.06x = 568.20 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.06x = 146,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,209.22/379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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