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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 568.14 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 568.14 and 263.64 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 568.14 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/568.14 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 568.14 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 149,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,784.43/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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