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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 527.26 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 527.26 and 249.16 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 527.26 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/527.26 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 527.26 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 131,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,372.10/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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