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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 524.07 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 524.07 and 262.98 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 524.07 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/524.07 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 524.07 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 137,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,819.93/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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