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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 523.94 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 523.94 and 211.64 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 523.94 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/523.94 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 523.94 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 110,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,886.66/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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