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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 565.98 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 565.98 and 322.08 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 565.98 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/565.98 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 565.98 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 182,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,290.84/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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