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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 524.48 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 524.48 and 293.46 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 524.48 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/524.48 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 524.48 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 153,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,913.90/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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