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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 569.31 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 569.31 and 255.52 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 569.31 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/569.31 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 569.31 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 145,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,470.09/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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