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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 570.65 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 570.65 and 318.87 is: 479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 570.65 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/570.65 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 570.65 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 181,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,961.57/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.33

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