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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 567.90 and 261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 567.90 and 261.57 is: 391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 567.90 = 261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/567.90 = 261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 567.90 × 261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 148,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,545.60/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.53

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