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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.37, 525.03 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.37, 525.03 and 370.28 is: 512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.37 : 525.03 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.37/525.03 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.37x = 525.03 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.37x = 194,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,408.11/379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.45

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