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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 569.44 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 569.44 and 256.31 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 569.44 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/569.44 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 569.44 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 145,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,950.32/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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