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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 523.33 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 523.33 and 351.83 is: 484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 523.33 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/523.33 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 523.33 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 184,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,123.62/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.91

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