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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 524.52 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 524.52 and 249.30 is: 343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 524.52 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/524.52 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 524.52 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 130,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,762.84/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.81

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