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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 523.70 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 523.70 and 248.70 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 523.70 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/523.70 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 523.70 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 130,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,244.19/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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