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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 568.26 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 568.26 and 318.63 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 568.26 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/568.26 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 568.26 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 181,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,064.68/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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