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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.30, 524.97 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.30, 524.97 and 369.70 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.30 : 524.97 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.30/524.97 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.30x = 524.97 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.30x = 194,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,081.41/379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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