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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.30, 567.75 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.30, 567.75 and 261.48 is: 391.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.30 : 567.75 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.30/567.75 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.30x = 567.75 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.30x = 148,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,454.83/379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.39

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