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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 569.58 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 569.58 and 251.32 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 569.58 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/569.58 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 569.58 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 143,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,146.85/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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