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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 569.32 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 569.32 and 317.50 is: 476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 569.32 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/569.32 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 569.32 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 180,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,759.10/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.53

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