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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.93, 567.96 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.93, 567.96 and 310.59 is: 465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.93 : 567.96 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.93/567.96 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.93x = 567.96 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.93x = 176,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,402.70/378.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.53

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