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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 536.34 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 536.34 and 250.68 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 536.34 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/536.34 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 536.34 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 134,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,449.71/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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