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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 524.15 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 524.15 and 248.63 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 524.15 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/524.15 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 524.15 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 130,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,315.55/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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