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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 523.23 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 523.23 and 255.11 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 523.23 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/523.23 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 523.23 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 133,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,478.59/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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