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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 523.26 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 523.26 and 248.40 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 523.26 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/523.26 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 523.26 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 129,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,977.78/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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