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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.06, 522.63 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.06, 522.63 and 319.82 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.06 : 522.63 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.06/522.63 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.06x = 522.63 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.06x = 167,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,144.91/379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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