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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 525.02 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 525.02 and 249.39 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 525.02 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/525.02 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 525.02 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 130,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,933.49/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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