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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 523.94 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 523.94 and 337.91 is: 466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 523.94 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/523.94 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 523.94 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 177,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,040.26/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.69

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