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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 524.34 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 524.34 and 248.94 is: 343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 524.34 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/524.34 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 524.34 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 130,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,529.20/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.52

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