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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 523.92 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 523.92 and 263.44 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 523.92 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/523.92 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 523.92 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 138,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,021.48/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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