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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 523.82 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 523.82 and 281.58 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 523.82 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/523.82 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 523.82 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 147,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,497.94/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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