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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 568.84 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 568.84 and 314.60 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 568.84 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/568.84 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 568.84 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 178,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,957.06/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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