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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.69, 524.27 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.69, 524.27 and 297.22 is: 410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.69 : 524.27 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.69/524.27 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.69x = 524.27 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.69x = 155,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,823.94/379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.40

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