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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 581.85 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 581.85 and 249.45 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 581.85 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/581.85 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 581.85 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 145,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,140.30/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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