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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 568.23 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 568.23 and 257.68 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 568.23 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/568.23 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 568.23 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 146,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,421.51/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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