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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.25, 568.60 and 306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.25, 568.60 and 306.21 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.25 : 568.60 = 306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.25/568.60 = 306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.25x = 568.60 × 306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.25x = 174,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,109.47/379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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