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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 567.56 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 567.56 and 256.98 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 567.56 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/567.56 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 567.56 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 145,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,850.28/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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