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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 523.06 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 523.06 and 281.68 is: 388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 523.06 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/523.06 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 523.06 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 147,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,333.53/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.25

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