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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 523.80 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 523.80 and 292.08 is: 403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 523.80 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/523.80 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 523.80 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 152,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,991.50/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.20

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