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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 568.95 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 568.95 and 264.07 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 568.95 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/568.95 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 568.95 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 150,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,242.63/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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