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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 569.33 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 569.33 and 314.18 is: 471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 569.33 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/569.33 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 569.33 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 178,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,867.68/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.34

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