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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 524.20 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 524.20 and 302.62 is: 417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 524.20 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/524.20 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 524.20 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 158,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,633.40/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.83

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