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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 568.44 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 568.44 and 321.44 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 568.44 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/568.44 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 568.44 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 182,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,719.35/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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