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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.25, 523.61 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.25, 523.61 and 274.68 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.25 : 523.61 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.25/523.61 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.25x = 523.61 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.25x = 143,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,825.13/379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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