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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 524.16 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 524.16 and 248.64 is: 343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 524.16 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/524.16 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 524.16 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 130,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,327.14/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.36

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