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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.67, 568.79 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.67, 568.79 and 302.72 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.67 : 568.79 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.67/568.79 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.67x = 568.79 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.67x = 172,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,184.11/379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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