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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 536.56 and 249.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 536.56 and 249.00 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 536.56 = 249.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/536.56 = 249.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 536.56 × 249.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 133,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,600.81/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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