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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.34 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.34 and 314.76 is: 472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.34 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.34 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.34 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 179,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,205.46/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.14

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