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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 524.16 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 524.16 and 263.64 is: 363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 524.16 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/524.16 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 524.16 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 138,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,189.54/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.85

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