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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 524.11 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 524.11 and 359.08 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 524.11 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/524.11 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 524.11 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 188,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,197.42/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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