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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.03, 522.93 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.03, 522.93 and 308.96 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.03 : 522.93 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.03/522.93 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.03x = 522.93 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.03x = 161,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,566.03/379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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