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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 583.04 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 583.04 and 249.88 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 583.04 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/583.04 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 583.04 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 145,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,690.04/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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