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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.86, 524.81 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.86, 524.81 and 301.76 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.86 : 524.81 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.86/524.81 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.86x = 524.81 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.86x = 158,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,366.67/379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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