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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.58, 529.32 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.58, 529.32 and 248.76 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.58 : 529.32 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.58/529.32 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.58x = 529.32 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.58x = 131,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,669.75/383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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