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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 523.83 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 523.83 and 326.62 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 523.83 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/523.83 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 523.83 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 171,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,093.35/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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