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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 524.37 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 524.37 and 249.18 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 524.37 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/524.37 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 524.37 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 130,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,661.48/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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