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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 567.63 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 567.63 and 324.27 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 567.63 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/567.63 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 567.63 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 184,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,065.38/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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