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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.90, 524.64 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.90, 524.64 and 290.02 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.90 : 524.64 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.90/524.64 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.90x = 524.64 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.90x = 152,156.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,156.09/379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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