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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 567.76 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 567.76 and 257.01 is: 384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 567.76 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/567.76 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 567.76 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 145,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,915.87/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.89

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