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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 523.50 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 523.50 and 248.28 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 523.50 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/523.50 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 523.50 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 129,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,974.63/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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