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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.00, 524.10 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.00, 524.10 and 248.99 is: 343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.00 : 524.10 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.00/524.10 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.00x = 524.10 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.00x = 130,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,493.97/380.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.40

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