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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.29, 524.45 and 249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.29, 524.45 and 249.37 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.29 : 524.45 = 249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.29/524.45 = 249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.29x = 524.45 × 249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.29x = 130,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,780.47/380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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