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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 568.83 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 568.83 and 302.20 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 568.83 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/568.83 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 568.83 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 171,900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,900.43/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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