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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 525.53 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 525.53 and 249.63 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 525.53 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/525.53 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 525.53 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 131,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,188.05/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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