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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 568.74 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 568.74 and 255.96 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 568.74 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/568.74 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 568.74 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 145,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,574.69/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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