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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 571.48 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 571.48 and 307.72 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 571.48 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/571.48 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 571.48 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 175,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,855.83/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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