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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 569.52 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 569.52 and 258.14 is: 387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 569.52 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/569.52 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 569.52 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 147,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,015.89/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.12

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