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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.12, 569.12 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.12, 569.12 and 255.84 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.12 : 569.12 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.12/569.12 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.12x = 569.12 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.12x = 145,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,603.66/379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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