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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.22, 522.86 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.22, 522.86 and 371.12 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.22 : 522.86 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.22/522.86 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.22x = 522.86 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.22x = 194,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,043.80/379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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