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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 524.79 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 524.79 and 249.45 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 524.79 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/524.79 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 524.79 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 130,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,908.87/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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