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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 570.17 and 321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 570.17 and 321.92 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 570.17 = 321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/570.17 = 321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 570.17 × 321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 183,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,544.67/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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