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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 568.95 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 568.95 and 319.62 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 568.95 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/568.95 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 568.95 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 181,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,847.80/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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