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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 522.96 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 522.96 and 279.20 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 522.96 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/522.96 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 522.96 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 146,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,010.43/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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