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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.97, 536.67 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.97, 536.67 and 249.11 is: 343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.97 : 536.67 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.97/536.67 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.97x = 536.67 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.97x = 133,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,689.86/388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.70

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