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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 524.24 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 524.24 and 340.37 is: 469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 524.24 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/524.24 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 524.24 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 178,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,435.57/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.84

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