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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 569.52 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 569.52 and 264.04 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 569.52 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/569.52 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 569.52 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 150,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,376.06/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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