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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.65, 524.16 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.65, 524.16 and 275.09 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.65 : 524.16 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.65/524.16 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.65x = 524.16 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.65x = 144,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,187.52/379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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