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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.96, 524.08 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.96, 524.08 and 292.48 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.96 : 524.08 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.96/524.08 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.96x = 524.08 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.96x = 153,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,282.92/379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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