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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 523.10 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 523.10 and 320.58 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 523.10 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/523.10 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 523.10 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 167,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,693.80/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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