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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 523.94 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 523.94 and 268.65 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 523.94 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/523.94 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 523.94 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 140,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,755.14/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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