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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.70, 544.19 and 379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.70, 544.19 and 379.90 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.70 : 544.19 = 379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.70/544.19 = 379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.70x = 544.19 × 379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.70x = 206,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,737.78/396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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