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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 536.44 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 536.44 and 249.08 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 536.44 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/536.44 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 536.44 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 133,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,616.48/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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