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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.03, 523.58 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.03, 523.58 and 359.32 is: 496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.03 : 523.58 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.03/523.58 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.03x = 523.58 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.03x = 188,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,132.77/379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.35

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