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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.01, 568.18 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.01, 568.18 and 314.54 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.01 : 568.18 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.01/568.18 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.01x = 568.18 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.01x = 178,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,713.76/379.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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