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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 524.82 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 524.82 and 248.84 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 524.82 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/524.82 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 524.82 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 130,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,596.21/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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