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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 523.26 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 523.26 and 291.64 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 523.26 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/523.26 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 523.26 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 152,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,603.55/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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