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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 523.26 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 523.26 and 246.48 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 523.26 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/523.26 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 523.26 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 128,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,973.12/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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