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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 522.23 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 522.23 and 316.92 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 522.23 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/522.23 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 522.23 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 165,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,503.55/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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