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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 569.16 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 569.16 and 255.76 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 569.16 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/569.16 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 569.16 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 145,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,568.36/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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