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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.10, 521.88 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.10, 521.88 and 329.96 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.10 : 521.88 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.10/521.88 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.10x = 521.88 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.10x = 172,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,199.52/379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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