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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.12, 567.06 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.12, 567.06 and 321.88 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.12 : 567.06 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.12/567.06 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.12x = 567.06 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.12x = 182,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,525.27/379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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