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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 521.40 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 521.40 and 362.80 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 521.40 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/521.40 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 521.40 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 189,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,163.92/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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