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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 525.22 and 249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 525.22 and 249.35 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 525.22 = 249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/525.22 = 249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 525.22 × 249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 130,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,960.36/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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