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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 522.30 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 522.30 and 370.04 is: 509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 522.30 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/522.30 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 522.30 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 193,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,271.89/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.17

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