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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 568.69 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 568.69 and 306.26 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 568.69 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/568.69 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 568.69 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 174,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,165.52/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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