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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 569.31 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 569.31 and 319.02 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 569.31 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/569.31 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 569.31 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 181,621.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,621.28/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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