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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 522.93 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 522.93 and 281.04 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 522.93 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/522.93 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 522.93 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 146,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,964.25/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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