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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 523.29 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 523.29 and 268.85 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 523.29 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/523.29 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 523.29 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 140,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,688.83/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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