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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 523.53 and 255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 523.53 and 255.17 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 523.53 = 255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/523.53 = 255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 523.53 × 255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 133,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,586.53/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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