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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 569.02 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 569.02 and 251.06 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 569.02 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/569.02 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 569.02 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 142,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,858.16/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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