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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 523.83 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 523.83 and 253.32 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 523.83 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/523.83 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 523.83 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 132,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,697.57/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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