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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 523.71 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 523.71 and 248.51 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 523.71 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/523.71 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 523.71 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 130,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,144.55/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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