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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 523.92 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 523.92 and 248.74 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 523.92 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/523.92 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 523.92 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 130,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,319.86/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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