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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 570.19 and 256.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 570.19 and 256.81 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 570.19 = 256.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/570.19 = 256.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 570.19 × 256.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 146,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,427.64/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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