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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 523.52 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 523.52 and 267.93 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 523.52 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/523.52 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 523.52 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 140,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,264.10/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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