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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 524.70 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 524.70 and 249.56 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 524.70 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/524.70 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 524.70 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 130,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,944.13/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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