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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 569.69 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 569.69 and 258.08 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 569.69 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/569.69 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 569.69 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 147,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,024.30/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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