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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 567.45 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 567.45 and 317.46 is: 475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 567.45 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/567.45 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 567.45 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 180,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,142.68/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.29

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