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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.12, 568.41 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.12, 568.41 and 306.08 is: 458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.12 : 568.41 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.12/568.41 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.12x = 568.41 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.12x = 173,979.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,979.21/379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.91

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