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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 527.85 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 527.85 and 249.43 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 527.85 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/527.85 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 527.85 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 131,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,663.88/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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