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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 569.36 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 569.36 and 318.60 is: 477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 569.36 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/569.36 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 569.36 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 181,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,398.89/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.90

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