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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 524.16 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 524.16 and 373.26 is: 515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 524.16 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/524.16 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 524.16 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 195,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,647.96/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.75

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