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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.23, 569.96 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.23, 569.96 and 314.65 is: 472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.23 : 569.96 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.23/569.96 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.23x = 569.96 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.23x = 179,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,335.06/379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.90

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