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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 522.54 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 522.54 and 332.84 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 522.54 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/522.54 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 522.54 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 173,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,922.21/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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