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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 524.82 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 524.82 and 249.39 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 524.82 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/524.82 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 524.82 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 130,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,884.86/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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