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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.01, 567.81 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.01, 567.81 and 302.06 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.01 : 567.81 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.01/567.81 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.01x = 567.81 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.01x = 171,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,514.11/379.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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