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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.83, 568.34 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.83, 568.34 and 321.45 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.83 : 568.34 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.83/568.34 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.83x = 568.34 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.83x = 182,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,693.70/378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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