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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 567.82 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 567.82 and 321.49 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 567.82 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/567.82 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 567.82 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 182,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,548.45/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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