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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 523.96 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 523.96 and 262.94 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 523.96 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/523.96 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 523.96 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 137,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,770.04/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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