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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 521.61 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 521.61 and 340.14 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 521.61 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/521.61 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 521.61 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 177,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,420.43/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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