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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.33 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.33 and 263.89 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.33 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.33 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.33 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 150,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,240.88/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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