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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 533.91 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 533.91 and 379.12 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 533.91 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/533.91 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 533.91 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 202,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,415.96/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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