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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 522.82 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 522.82 and 263 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 522.82 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/522.82 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 522.82 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 137,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,501.66/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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