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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 523.16 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 523.16 and 248.50 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 523.16 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/523.16 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 523.16 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 130,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,005.60/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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