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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 525.18 and 249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 525.18 and 249.49 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 525.18 = 249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/525.18 = 249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 525.18 × 249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 131,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,027.16/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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