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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 526.56 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 526.56 and 248.63 is: 343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 526.56 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/526.56 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 526.56 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 130,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,919.93/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.30

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