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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 528.37 and 249.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 528.37 and 249.97 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 528.37 = 249.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/528.37 = 249.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 528.37 × 249.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 132,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,074.70/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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