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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 566.08 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 566.08 and 326.98 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 566.08 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/566.08 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 566.08 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 185,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,096.84/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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