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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 522.32 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 522.32 and 295.98 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 522.32 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/522.32 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 522.32 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 154,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596.27/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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