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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 568.47 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 568.47 and 301.96 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 568.47 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/568.47 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 568.47 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 171,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,652.36/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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