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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 524.43 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 524.43 and 249.06 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 524.43 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/524.43 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 524.43 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 130,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,614.54/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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