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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.65, 523.66 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.65, 523.66 and 366.95 is: 506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.65 : 523.66 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.65/523.66 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.65x = 523.66 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.65x = 192,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,157.43/379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.14

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