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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.87, 569.53 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.87, 569.53 and 306.83 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.87 : 569.53 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.87/569.53 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.87x = 569.53 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.87x = 174,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,749.55/379.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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