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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 524.54 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 524.54 and 249.44 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 524.54 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/524.54 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 524.54 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 130,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,839.26/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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