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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 524.36 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 524.36 and 248.84 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 524.36 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/524.36 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 524.36 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 130,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,481.74/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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