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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 569.51 and 311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 569.51 and 311.23 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 569.51 = 311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/569.51 = 311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 569.51 × 311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 177,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,248.60/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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