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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.73, 569.05 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.73, 569.05 and 263.93 is: 395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.73 : 569.05 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.73/569.05 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.73x = 569.05 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.73x = 150,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,185.86/379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.51

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