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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 523.72 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 523.72 and 248.74 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 523.72 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/523.72 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 523.72 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 130,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,270.11/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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