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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 523.29 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 523.29 and 268.86 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 523.29 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/523.29 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 523.29 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 140,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,691.75/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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