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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 523.83 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 523.83 and 248.86 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 523.83 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/523.83 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 523.83 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 130,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,360.33/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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