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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 523.92 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 523.92 and 369.14 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 523.92 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/523.92 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 523.92 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 193,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,399.83/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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