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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 571.14 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 571.14 and 322.98 is: 485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 571.14 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/571.14 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 571.14 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 184,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,466.80/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.85

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