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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 523.56 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 523.56 and 262.72 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 523.56 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/523.56 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 523.56 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 137,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,549.68/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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