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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 524.54 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 524.54 and 249.50 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 524.54 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/524.54 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 524.54 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 130,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,872.73/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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