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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 568.62 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 568.62 and 203.31 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 568.62 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/568.62 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 568.62 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 115,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,606.13/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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