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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 524.16 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 524.16 and 306.33 is: 423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 524.16 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/524.16 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 524.16 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 160,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,565.93/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.10

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