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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 523.61 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 523.61 and 262.69 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 523.61 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/523.61 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 523.61 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 137,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,547.11/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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