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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 569.17 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 569.17 and 264.05 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 569.17 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/569.17 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 569.17 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 150,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,289.34/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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