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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 527.65 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 527.65 and 375.76 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 527.65 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/527.65 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 527.65 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 198,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,269.76/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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