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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 568.38 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 568.38 and 251 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 568.38 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/568.38 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 568.38 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 142,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,663.38/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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