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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 523.46 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 523.46 and 248.26 is: 342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 523.46 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/523.46 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 523.46 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 129,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,954.18/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.67

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