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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.09, 568.10 and 301.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.09, 568.10 and 301.71 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.09 : 568.10 = 301.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.09/568.10 = 301.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.09x = 568.10 × 301.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.09x = 171,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,397.10/379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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