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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 524.04 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 524.04 and 248.54 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 524.04 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/524.04 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 524.04 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 130,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,244.90/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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