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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 569.02 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 569.02 and 318.42 is: 476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 569.02 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/569.02 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 569.02 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 181,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,187.35/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.90

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