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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 524.37 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 524.37 and 248.97 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 524.37 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/524.37 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 524.37 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 130,552.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,552.40/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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