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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 525 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 525 and 249.77 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 525 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/525 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 525 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 131,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,129.25/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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