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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 524.04 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 524.04 and 248.67 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 524.04 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/524.04 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 524.04 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 130,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,313.03/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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