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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.46 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.46 and 255.86 is: 383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.46 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.46 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.46 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 145,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,446.18/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.62

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