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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 528 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 528 and 249.76 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 528 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/528 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 528 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 131,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,873.28/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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