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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.67, 525.59 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.67, 525.59 and 346.86 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.67 : 525.59 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.67/525.59 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.67x = 525.59 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.67x = 182,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,304.41/379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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