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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 524.75 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 524.75 and 363.15 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 524.75 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/524.75 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 524.75 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 190,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,561.15/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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