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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 568.51 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 568.51 and 257.51 is: 385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 568.51 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/568.51 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 568.51 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 146,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,392.88/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.64

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