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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 525.54 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 525.54 and 249.64 is: 344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 525.54 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/525.54 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 525.54 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 131,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,195.81/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.74

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