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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.09, 522.88 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.09, 522.88 and 366.39 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.09 : 522.88 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.09/522.88 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.09x = 522.88 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.09x = 191,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,577.09/379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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