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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.30, 523.83 and 291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.30, 523.83 and 291.10 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.30 : 523.83 = 291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.30/523.83 = 291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.30x = 523.83 × 291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.30x = 152,486.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,486.91/379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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