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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 523.68 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 523.68 and 248.84 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 523.68 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/523.68 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 523.68 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 130,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,312.53/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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