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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 524.16 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 524.16 and 371.76 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 524.16 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/524.16 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 524.16 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 194,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,861.72/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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