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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 568.17 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 568.17 and 257 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 568.17 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/568.17 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 568.17 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 146,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,019.69/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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