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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 526.76 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 526.76 and 249.01 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 526.76 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/526.76 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 526.76 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 131,164.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,164.63/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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