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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 523.56 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 523.56 and 358.56 is: 494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 523.56 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/523.56 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 523.56 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 187,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,727.67/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.33

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