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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 536.60 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 536.60 and 249.14 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 536.60 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/536.60 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 536.60 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 133,690.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,690.49/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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