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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 524 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 524 and 255.60 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 524 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/524 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 524 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 133,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,934.40/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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