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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 569.43 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 569.43 and 311.04 is: 466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 569.43 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/569.43 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 569.43 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 177,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,115.51/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.56

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