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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 523.71 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 523.71 and 286.52 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 523.71 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/523.71 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 523.71 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 150,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,050.77/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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