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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 524.61 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 524.61 and 249.24 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 524.61 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/524.61 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 524.61 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 130,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,753.80/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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