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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 525 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 525 and 249.52 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 525 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/525 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 525 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 130,998
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,998/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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