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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 566.73 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 566.73 and 317.88 is: 474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 566.73 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/566.73 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 566.73 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 180,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,155.05/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.85

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