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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 527.24 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 527.24 and 249.24 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 527.24 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/527.24 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 527.24 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 131,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,409.30/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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