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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 523.44 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 523.44 and 248.36 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 523.44 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/523.44 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 523.44 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 130,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,001.56/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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