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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 523.56 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 523.56 and 296.74 is: 409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 523.56 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/523.56 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 523.56 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 155,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,361.19/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.23

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