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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 523.13 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 523.13 and 281.16 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 523.13 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/523.13 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 523.13 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 147,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,081.83/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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