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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 567.84 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 567.84 and 318.51 is: 476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 567.84 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/567.84 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 567.84 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 180,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,862.72/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.88

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