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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 526.10 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 526.10 and 249.89 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 526.10 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/526.10 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 526.10 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 131,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,463.25/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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