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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 568.96 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 568.96 and 258.43 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 568.96 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/568.96 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 568.96 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 147,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,036.33/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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