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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.72, 522.99 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.72, 522.99 and 248.04 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.72 : 522.99 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.72/522.99 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.72x = 522.99 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.72x = 129,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,722.44/378.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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