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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 534.18 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 534.18 and 249 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 534.18 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/534.18 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 534.18 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 133,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,010.82/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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