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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 524.46 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 524.46 and 286.32 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 524.46 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/524.46 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 524.46 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 150,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,163.39/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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