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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.83, 569.51 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.83, 569.51 and 310.86 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.83 : 569.51 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.83/569.51 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.83x = 569.51 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.83x = 177,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,037.88/378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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