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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.02 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.02 and 263.34 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.02 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.02 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.02 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 149,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,582.39/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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