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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 523.23 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 523.23 and 274.62 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 523.23 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/523.23 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 523.23 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 143,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,689.42/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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