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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 523.64 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 523.64 and 262.67 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 523.64 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/523.64 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 523.64 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 137,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,544.52/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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