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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.65, 522.36 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.65, 522.36 and 370.91 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.65 : 522.36 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.65/522.36 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.65x = 522.36 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.65x = 193,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,748.55/379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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