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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 525.04 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 525.04 and 249.67 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 525.04 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/525.04 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 525.04 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 131,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,086.74/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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