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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.47, 568.60 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.47, 568.60 and 343.02 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.47 : 568.60 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.47/568.60 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.47x = 568.60 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.47x = 195,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,041.17/379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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