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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 570.40 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 570.40 and 308.16 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 570.40 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/570.40 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 570.40 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 175,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,774.46/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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