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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 568.13 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 568.13 and 263.95 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 568.13 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/568.13 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 568.13 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 149,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,957.91/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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