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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.65, 569.61 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.65, 569.61 and 319.44 is: 479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.65 : 569.61 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.65/569.61 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.65x = 569.61 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.65x = 181,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,956.22/379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.27

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