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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 524.52 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 524.52 and 291.60 is: 402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 524.52 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/524.52 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 524.52 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 152,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,950.03/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.71

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