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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.60, 568.84 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.60, 568.84 and 251.44 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.60 : 568.84 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.60/568.84 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.60x = 568.84 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.60x = 143,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,029.13/379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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