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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 523.41 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 523.41 and 281.54 is: 388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 523.41 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/523.41 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 523.41 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 147,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,360.85/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.25

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