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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 523.77 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 523.77 and 286.11 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 523.77 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/523.77 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 523.77 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 149,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,853.22/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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