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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 527.94 and 249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 527.94 and 249.83 is: 344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 527.94 = 249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/527.94 = 249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 527.94 × 249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 131,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,894.00/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.87

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