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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 526.74 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 526.74 and 249.24 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 526.74 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/526.74 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 526.74 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 131,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,284.68/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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