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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 527.31 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 527.31 and 249.75 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 527.31 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/527.31 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 527.31 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 131,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,695.67/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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