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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 567.04 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 567.04 and 318.79 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 567.04 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/567.04 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 567.04 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 180,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,766.68/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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