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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 524.10 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 524.10 and 263.26 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 524.10 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/524.10 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 524.10 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 137,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,974.57/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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