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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 523.83 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 523.83 and 269.42 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 523.83 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/523.83 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 523.83 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 141,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,128.67/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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