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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 522.16 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 522.16 and 329.84 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 522.16 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/522.16 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 522.16 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 172,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,229.25/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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