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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.81, 524.16 and 353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.81, 524.16 and 353.89 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.81 : 524.16 = 353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.81/524.16 = 353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.81x = 524.16 × 353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.81x = 185,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,490.59/379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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