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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 569.28 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 569.28 and 257.75 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 569.28 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/569.28 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 569.28 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 146,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,731.92/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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