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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 525.11 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 525.11 and 249.96 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 525.11 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/525.11 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 525.11 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 131,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,255.25/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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