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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 568.96 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 568.96 and 322.32 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 568.96 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/568.96 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 568.96 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 183,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,387.19/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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