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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 523.76 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 523.76 and 281.43 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 523.76 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/523.76 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 523.76 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 147,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,400.37/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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