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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 525.69 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 525.69 and 248.13 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 525.69 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/525.69 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 525.69 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 130,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,439.46/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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