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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 525.51 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 525.51 and 249.87 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 525.51 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/525.51 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 525.51 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 131,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,309.18/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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