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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 524.03 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 524.03 and 245.31 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 524.03 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/524.03 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 524.03 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 128,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,547.18/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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