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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 582.36 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 582.36 and 249.05 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 582.36 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/582.36 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 582.36 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 145,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,037.28/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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