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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 583.01 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 583.01 and 249.64 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 583.01 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/583.01 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 583.01 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 145,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,542.62/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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