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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 567.60 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 567.60 and 320.72 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 567.60 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/567.60 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 567.60 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 182,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,040.67/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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