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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 524.88 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 524.88 and 249.28 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 524.88 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/524.88 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 524.88 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 130,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,842.09/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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