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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 568.49 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 568.49 and 264.06 is: 395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 568.49 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/568.49 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 568.49 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 150,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,114.15/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.68

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