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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 524.07 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 524.07 and 306.11 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 524.07 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/524.07 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 524.07 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 160,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,420.45/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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