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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 536.87 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 536.87 and 249.09 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 536.87 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/536.87 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 536.87 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 133,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,727.70/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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