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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.44, 383.71 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.44, 383.71 and 249 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.44 : 383.71 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.44/383.71 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.44x = 383.71 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.44x = 95,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,543.17/257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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