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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.63, 535.92 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.63, 535.92 and 248.59 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.63 : 535.92 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.63/535.92 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.63x = 535.92 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.63x = 133,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,224.35/388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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