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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 568.94 and 307.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 568.94 and 307.61 is: 461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 568.94 = 307.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/568.94 = 307.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 568.94 × 307.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 175,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,007.25/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.41

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