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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 568.55 and 314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 568.55 and 314.79 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 568.55 = 314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/568.55 = 314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 568.55 × 314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 178,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,972.28/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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