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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 524.64 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 524.64 and 314.64 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 524.64 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/524.64 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 524.64 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 165,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,072.73/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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