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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.86, 523.98 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.86, 523.98 and 248.64 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.86 : 523.98 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.86/523.98 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.86x = 523.98 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.86x = 130,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,282.39/379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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