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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 523.49 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 523.49 and 348.55 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 523.49 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/523.49 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 523.49 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 182,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,459.39/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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