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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 527.49 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 527.49 and 249.53 is: 344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 527.49 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/527.49 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 527.49 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 131,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,622.20/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.24

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