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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 523.11 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 523.11 and 248.13 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 523.11 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/523.11 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 523.11 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 129,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,799.28/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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