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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.86, 568.77 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.86, 568.77 and 257.88 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.86 : 568.77 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.86/568.77 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.86x = 568.77 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.86x = 146,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,677.02/379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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