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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 524.43 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 524.43 and 302.70 is: 418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 524.43 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/524.43 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 524.43 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 158,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,744.96/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.04

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