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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 524.07 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 524.07 and 246.98 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 524.07 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/524.07 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 524.07 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 129,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,432.19/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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