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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 523.07 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 523.07 and 248.30 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 523.07 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/523.07 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 523.07 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 129,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,878.28/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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